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Urich board approves insurance renewals for city and fire department
Summary
The Urich Board of Aldermen voted Nov. 18 to renew the city’s insurance policy (excluding cyber terrorism) and separately renew the fire department policy with possible adjustments to fire truck valuation; both renewals take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
The Urich Board of Aldermen voted on Nov. 18 to renew the city’s insurance policy and the fire department’s insurance, following a presentation by Chad Mullins of Mike Keith Insurance.
Mullins presented a renewal quote effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board approved renewal of the city’s policy excluding cyber-terrorism coverage and approved the fire department policy with potential changes in the insured value of fire apparatus. The motions were moved, seconded and recorded as passed by the board.
Mayor Randy Vogt called for the motions after Mullins’ presentation. Alderman Bill Harbstreet moved to renew the city’s policy and Alderperson Belinda Jurdan seconded; the record reflects the aldermen voted in favor. For the fire department policy, Alderperson Pam Charles moved the motion and Alderperson Jurdan seconded; the motion also passed.
The minutes do not record specific premium amounts, detailed limits, or the exact change in truck valuation. The renewal effective date presented by Mullins is Jan. 1, 2026. The minutes do not indicate whether the board directed staff to seek alternate quotes or to return with a detailed coverage comparison at a future meeting.
The board handled the insurance items as part of New Business; no public comment was recorded on the insurance renewals. The actions appear in the official minutes as motions with unanimous recorded assent.
